Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-13

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The diagram below shows how instant noodles are manufactured.

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

Student answer (Band 6.5)

The illustration depicts the process for manufacturing instant noodles.

Overall, the 8-step process begins with transporting flour from the storage silos into the factory and ends with the labeling and sealing of the final products. This is achieved by going through multiple machines that provide the flour's shape, doneness, and flavor.

The process starts with the placement of flour from the storage into the mixer, which combines it with water and oil in order to make a dough. It is then rolled into sheets, which then goes through a machine that slices them into then strips.

At step 5, the noodles are pressed into a specific shape, and the resulting discs go through boiling oil so that they can cook. Furthermore, the cooked noodle then gets dried and placed in cups alongside vegetables and spices to achieve a significant flavor. Finally, the cupped noodles go through a machine that labels them, which then gets sealed.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have successfully identified the main features of the process and provided a clear overview. The response covers all stages of the manufacturing cycle, from the initial storage of flour to the final sealing of the cups. You have made relevant comparisons and followed the sequence logically. To reach a higher band, ensure that you describe the process with slightly more technical precision; for example, instead of saying 'provide the flour's shape', you could describe the mechanical transformation of the dough. The summary is accurate and addresses all parts of the prompt effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. You use cohesive devices such as 'The process starts with', 'It is then', and 'Finally' to guide the reader through the steps. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the overview from the detailed process description. The flow of information is smooth, and the progression of ideas is easy to follow. To improve, you could vary your linking words further to avoid a slightly mechanical feel in the transition between steps.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'manufacturing', 'silos', 'dough', and 'labeled'. There are some minor inaccuracies, such as 'achieve a significant flavor', which is slightly unnatural in this context. You also have a small spelling error ('then strips' instead of 'thin strips'). To achieve a higher score, try to incorporate more precise technical vocabulary related to industrial processes, such as 'extrusion', 'dehydration', or 'automated packaging'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. Most of your sentences are clear and grammatically sound. There are a few minor errors, such as 'the cooked noodle then gets dried', where 'noodles' should be plural to match the rest of the text, and 'which then gets sealed', where the subject reference is slightly ambiguous. However, these errors do not impede communication. To improve, focus on ensuring subject-verb agreement throughout and using a wider variety of complex sentence structures.

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